Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager

Mueller Water Products; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

ESPP

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vacation

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt retirement matching

Well-being program

EAP

Life insurance

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager to lead plant facilities, infrastructure, and capital projects.

This role drives reliability, safety, and cost-effective improvements across electrical, HVAC, water, and fire protection systems. You will partner with Operations and Maintenance to optimize uptime, support production needs, and develop long-term asset strategies within a dynamic foundry environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or manufacturing experience.
• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience managing capital projects, contractors, budgets, and facility systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, infrastructure, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water, gas, and fire protection systems.
• Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning.
• Develop long-term asset management, reliability, and facility improvement strategies.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support production needs.
• Provide engineering support for foundry operations, including furnaces, dust collection, cooling systems, cranes, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage engineering and facilities budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and process improvement.
• Lead and develop engineering and facilities personnel while supporting a positive safety culture and effective labor relations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Asset management

Reliability programs

Job description

Who We Are

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future, we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager Position Summary

Leads plant facilities, infrastructure, engineering, and capital projects to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant foundry operations. Responsible for facility systems, utilities, asset reliability, capital planning, and continuous improvement while supporting production and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage plant facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water, gas, and fire protection systems. Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning. Develop long-term asset management, reliability, and facility improvement strategies. Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support production needs. Provide engineering support for foundry operations, including furnaces, dust collection, cooling systems, cranes, conveyors, and material handling equipment. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements. Manage engineering and facilities budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, and vendors. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and process improvement. Lead and develop engineering and facilities personnel while supporting a positive safety culture and effective labor relations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred. 5+ years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or manufacturing experience. Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience managing capital projects, contractors, budgets, and facility systems. Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, infrastructure, reliability, and safety requirements. Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Experience with CMMS, asset management, and reliability programs. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utility, and fire protection systems. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Facility and equipment reliability
• Capital project execution and budget performance
• Downtime reduction
• Maintenance and facility cost control
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Safety and environmental compliance
• Asset risk reduction and continuous improvement result

Other Compensation & Benefits

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

• medical
• dental
• and vision insurance
• 401k plan with 5% Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• vacation
• 100% paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement program
• student debt retirement matching
• well-being program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-provided life insurance
• supplemental insurance at group rates
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

Notice of E-Verify Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely. Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below. IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

Accommodation

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Company Overview

Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure® Mueller Water Products, Inc. (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®.